{"id":10029,"date":"2014-05-30T21:51:26","date_gmt":"2014-05-30T21:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serenesforest.net\/?page_id=10029"},"modified":"2014-05-30T21:52:53","modified_gmt":"2014-05-30T21:52:53","slug":"chapter-5-doors-of-destiny","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/serenesforest.net\/genealogy-of-the-holy-war\/scripts\/script-translation\/chapter-5-doors-of-destiny\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 5: Doors of Destiny"},"content":{"rendered":"
After quelling Silesia’s internal unrest, Grandbell’s great military lay waiting for Sigurd.
\nSigurd hadn’t a moment’s rest since gaining control of Zaxon Castle.
\nHe sat face to face with Grandbell’s military stationed over at Lubeck Castle.<\/p>\n
Commanding the forces was an enemy of Sigurd’s father… Lord Langobalt.
\nEngaging Grandbell’s military would provide Sigurd a chance to avenge his father’s entrapment at the hands of Langobalt.<\/p>\n
Stationed in the desert town Phinora were Lord Alvis’ men, and the great Magefighter, Vaha.
\nIn Velthomer, Alvis’ most trusted confidant General Aida was entrusted with the castle’s defense.
\nAnd in the capitol, Lord Alvis assisted the elderly bedridden King Azmur while Prime Minister Leptor maintained the public order.<\/p>\n
With such a great distance to the capitol, confrontation with Grandbell’s forces seemed inevitable.
\nSigurd also knew he mustn’t involve Silesia any further in the conflict with Grandbell.
\nHe resolved to fight this final battle.<\/p>\n
Gran calender – 760. Early Spring…
\nAll of Silesia rested peacefully under a heavy cover of snow…<\/p>\n
(Vylon rides towards Zaxon)<\/p>\n
Vylon<\/strong>: (Lubeck)<\/p>\n Slaydar<\/strong>: Langobalt<\/strong>: Slaydar<\/strong>: Langobalt<\/strong>: Slaydar<\/strong>: (Slaydar leaves)<\/p>\n Langobalt<\/strong>: Andrei<\/strong>: Langobalt<\/strong>: Andrei<\/strong>: (Andrei leaves)<\/p>\n Langobalt<\/strong>: (Zaxon)<\/p>\n Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: (Enemy Phase, Barhara)<\/p>\n Azmur<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Azmur<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Azmur<\/strong>: Diadora<\/strong>: Azmur<\/strong>: Diadora<\/strong>: Azmur<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Azmur<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Azmur<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Vylon<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Vylon<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Vylon<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Vylon<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Andrei<\/strong>: Vylon<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Shanan<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Shanan<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Shanan<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Oifey<\/strong>: (Oifey and Shanan leave for Isaac)<\/p>\n Sigurd<\/strong>: (When ending the Player Phase, Cuan and Ethlin appear with an army in the desert)<\/p>\n Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: (Trabant appears with an army of dragon knights behind them)<\/p>\n Trabant<\/strong>: (Cuan\u2019s army)<\/p>\n Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: Ethlin<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: (Velthomer)<\/p>\n Alvis<\/strong>: Leptor<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Leptor<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Leptor<\/strong>: (Leptor leaves)<\/p>\n Manfroy<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Manfroy<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Manfroy<\/strong>: Alvis<\/strong>: Manfroy<\/strong>: (Phinora)<\/p>\n Vaha<\/strong>: Trabant<\/strong>: Cuan<\/strong>: (When Cuan is killed)<\/p>\n Trabant<\/strong>: Magorn<\/strong>: Trabant<\/strong>: Magorn<\/strong>: Trabant<\/strong>: Magorn<\/strong>: Trabant<\/strong>: Trabant<\/strong>: Magorn<\/strong>: Trabant<\/strong>: Magorn<\/strong>: Trabant<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Elder<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Elder<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Elder<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: Elder<\/strong>: Sigurd<\/strong>: (Outside Velthomer)<\/p>\n Aida<\/strong>: Leptor<\/strong>: Aida<\/strong>: Leptor<\/strong>: Aida<\/strong>: (Aida walks into Velthomer)<\/p>\n Aida<\/strong>: (Outside)<\/p>\n Leptor<\/strong>: Leptor<\/strong>: (Velthomer)<\/p>\n Aida<\/strong>: (Next Enemy Phase, outside Velthomer)<\/p>\n Leptor<\/strong>: Aida<\/strong>:
\n“Ooooh… I’ve only… (pant..) a little strength left in me. Sigurd… I must get the Holy Tailfing to you!”<\/p>\n
\n“Langobalt, I spotted Lord Vylon due west of here. He managed to get away just as I was closing in. I believe he intends to seek refuge in Silesia.”<\/p>\n
\n“Then what the hell’re you doing here!? Get after him!! We must finish him off now! Otherwise our entire effort spent wiping out Chalphy’s Gruenen Ritter will have been for nothing!”<\/p>\n
\n“Y, yes, of course. He has sustained heavy injuries, so he shouldn’t get far.”<\/p>\n
\n“You gravely underestimate the situation. Vylon is prepared to spill his last drop of blood to get the Holy Tailfing to his son. Do you have any idea how much trouble we’ll face if that sword reaches Sigurd!? Depart immediately and kill him!!”<\/p>\n
\n“Y, yes sir! Right away, sir!”<\/p>\n
\n“Damn it. Dannan still hasn’t shown up with his reinforcements. The axe knights of the Grauen Ritter are all elite warriors. With that much power on his side, Dannan has no excuse for taking so long to quell some little uprising in Isaac. Both my sons, Dannan and Lex, are absolutely worthless.”<\/p>\n
\n“Don’t lose heart, sir. Those rebels won’t stand a chance against the Beige Ritter.”<\/p>\n
\n“I appreciate it, Lord Andrei. Do lend us a hand if things get too out of control.”<\/p>\n
\n“Heh heh… With pleasure!”<\/p>\n
\n“That contemptuous little brat. He shows absolutely no remorse for killing his own father. Lord Ring… may you rest in peace.”<\/p>\n
\n“Sir, there’s a lone knight heading this way from the east.”<\/p>\n
\n“What? An enemy!?”<\/p>\n
\n“I don’t think so. Lubeck Castle has put out troops in pursuit of the knight. He could be an ally.”<\/p>\n
\n“Then let’s try to help him. We have to face Langobalt’s army sooner or later anyhow. Okay. Let’s take the enemy’s front line in one sweep. Our first strike’ll decide this battle.”<\/p>\n
\n“Lord Alvis, is it true that Sigurd’s party is making an advance in Barhara’s direction?”<\/p>\n
\n“Yes, but there is no need for alarm. Lord Langobalt’s army has already reached Lubeck. Subjugation of the insurgents should be forthcoming.”<\/p>\n
\n“Yes. Well, I’m not so sure I buy all this. Lord Vylon assassinating Kurth, and Sigurd causing all this ruckus… I don’t know.”<\/p>\n
\n“Your Majesty. Please, I’ll explain once more. Lord Vylon assassinated the prince with the help of Lord Ring of Jungby. Duke Leptor and Duke Langobalt both witnessed the entire horrible spectacle! The prince learned of their plot to usurp the throne, and that cost him his life. Sir Sigurd is also without a doubt involved in the conspiracy. Why else would he harbour the prince of a hostile country? Isaac no less. These are clearly acts of treason against the kingdom. The late Prince Kurth is also now a father-in-law to me… And for my beloved princess, Diadora, I must put an end to Sigurd’s path of destruction! If Lord Langobalt cannot successfully subdue the rebels, Velthomer’s fire knights, the Roten Ritter, will stop Sigurd’s rebel army in their tracks!”<\/p>\n
\n“Well, you obviously have strong feelings about all this, and rightly so. Alvis… (cough.. cough..) about Diadora…”<\/p>\n
\n“Grandfather, are you alright? You mustn’t overdo yourself. Would you care to lie down?”<\/p>\n
\n“Ahh, Diadora. You’re such a sweet child. I’m… wheeze… not long for this world, but you give me hope for the kingdom’s future. I don’t know when or how Kurth could have acquired himself such a wonderful daughter, but the markings on your brow clearly identify you as a direct descendant of the Royal Family. Where in heavens have you been living all this time?”<\/p>\n
\n“I’m sorry. I don’t know. I don’t remember anything from my past. Not a single memory I can speak of…”<\/p>\n
\n“Ahh, forgive me. You’ve gone through more hardship than the lot of us.”<\/p>\n
\n“She had no recollections from the moment we found her near the castle grounds. Aside from her name she doesn’t remember a thing. I was simply looking after her out of sympathy, but then I fell deeply in love with her. With all due respect, I never in a million years would have suspected she was of royalty.”<\/p>\n
\n“The day you brought her in to the Royal Palace to announce your wedding intentions, I tell you… I could have swore my eyes were playing tricks on me! I don’t know. Call it a family’s intuition, but somehow I knew. And sure enough under her circlet were the markings of Narga. Lord Alvis, you understand what this all means, don’t you? According to the Book of Narga only descendants of Heim, like myself, can give off that kind of vibration. And Narga’s power is the only one capable of standing up to the Dark Lord Loputousu.”<\/p>\n
\n“Yes, I’m aware of that.”<\/p>\n
\n“Lord Narga’s lineage through Saint Heim must not be allowed to perish! I want the two of you to bear a son as soon as possible! If the child inherits the power of Narga, he shall be Prince of Grandbell. And once I pass on he’ll become the King of Grandbell. Lord Alvis, until the boy is old enough to rule, you shall be the provisional king. Do raise him well. I hope you understand all of what I’ve told you. (cough.. Ah…ack..)”<\/p>\nSigurd Talks with Vylon<\/h3>\n
\n“F, father! Is that you!? You’re alright!”<\/p>\n
\n“Sigurd… I see you’ve grown into a fine young man. (cough.. cough..)”<\/p>\n
\n“Father! Hang in there!!”<\/p>\n
\n“Son, I’m afraid I’m at death’s door, so listen up. Langobalt killed Prince Kurth, not I. And just above him in the chain of command is Leptor. Please inform His Majesty of this. I’m not afraid to die, son. But I must live long enough see our good name restored!”<\/p>\n
\n“I knew it! Don’t worry, father. I will restore your honour in the kingdom. Rest assured!”<\/p>\n
\n“Son, I’m sorry. My negligence has led to all the hardships you’re currently facing. Here, take this from me. It’s the Holy Tailfing.”<\/p>\n
\n“The Holy Tailfing! But father, you can still…”<\/p>\n
\n“Take it! And restore our good name!”<\/p>\n
\n“Father! C’mon, hang in there for me. Father!”<\/p>\n
\n“Sir…”<\/p>\n
\n“I’ve had it with those two! Leptor and Langobalt… I’m taking you both out!!”<\/p>\nFirst Enemy Phase After Slaydar Is Killed<\/h3>\n
\n“Okay, we’re off! Show them the sheer power of the Beige Ritter!”<\/p>\nSigurd Didn’t Talk to Vylon (Lubeck Conquered)<\/h3>\n
\n“Ahh… No… Sigurd!! Just one more step… Oh, why have the heavens forsaken me!”<\/p>\nConquering Lubeck<\/h3>\n
\n“Sir, that sure wasn’t an easy one.”<\/p>\n
\n“Yeah. And that was just Grandbell’s standing army. Things are only going to get worse. Oifey, I need a favour of you.”<\/p>\n
\n“Sure. What is it?”<\/p>\n
\n“Isaacian territory is just northeast of Lubeck, right? Langobalt’s oldest son, Dannan, has been stationed in Isaac ever since their defeat. But I’m willing to bet his authority hasn’t reached the outskirts of Isaac. So…”<\/p>\n
\n“Just a second! Are you suggesting I leave you all and head for safety!? Forget it! I’m not leaving your side, sir! I’m here till the end!”<\/p>\n
\n“Oifey, I hate to impose on you, but please understand my situation. I don’t want to lose Celice. He is not even two yet. But I can’t fight and take care of him. Oifey, please. I want you to take Celice and go to where it’s safe. You are the only one who I can feasibly count on to do this.”<\/p>\n
\n“…Alright, I’ll do it. …I’ll guard him with my life. But you have to promise me something. When this war is over you must promise to come get us. Otherwise, I’m not leaving.”<\/p>\n
\n“Of course. I promise. I’ll come for you.”<\/p>\n
\n“Okay.”<\/p>\n
\n“Hold on a second! Diadora put me in charge of protectin’ Celice! And I’m not handin’ him over to Oifey or anyone until she says it’s okay!”<\/p>\n
\n“Shanan, come on… I know how you feel. I’m not any happier than you are about Diadora not being around, but this is for the best.”<\/p>\n
\n“Forget it! It’s my job! Besides, Isaacians hate you guys. You send Oifey by himself and he’ll be in big trouble! I’m the prince of Isaac. I can protect him better than anyone. Besides, I promised I would.”<\/p>\n
\n“Sir, I would be a bit more at ease if Shanan came along. I know you don’t want to get him involved in this. He is still pretty young. But he can hold his own. His presence would add a level of safety I can’t provide in Isaac.”<\/p>\n
\n“Hm… …Alright. Shanan, watch over Celice, okay?”<\/p>\n
\n“You got it! I’m gonna get even tougher, you’ll see. No one’ll lay a hand on him! And I’ll tell him all about Diadora, too!”<\/p>\n
\n“We’ll be off then. Sir, please take care. I’ll be praying for our victory.”<\/p>\n
\n“Thanks, Oifey. Stay well.”<\/p>\n
\n“Will do!”<\/p>\n
\n“Celice… forgive your father. Grow up strong.”<\/p>\n
\n“Alright, everyone. Hang in there. We’re getting there. I heard Sigurd’s troops are coming south through the Yied Desert. So if we head north, we should meet up with them at some point.”<\/p>\n
\n“Cuan, I’m so sorry to put you through all this. It was so kind of you to agree to help my brother… especially with your father being so sick. But making enemies with a major power like Grandbell… Well, it really concerns me about Lenster’s future.”<\/p>\n
\n“Ethlin, Lenster may be a small country, but it’s a country of warriors. My entire family is descended from the Crusader Noba. In a war of justice there is no loser. My father wants us to give this battle all we’ve got. Ethlin, don’t worry. I have the Gayborg with me. I’m not going to fall with this at my side. Anyway, I really believe I can help Sigurd out.”<\/p>\n
\n“…I know you will.”<\/p>\n
\n“Ethlin, we’re in enemy territory now. You better head on back. The fighting may start anytime.”<\/p>\n
\n“Cuan, I’ve been thinking. I… I’m coming with you. I want to see my brother again, and I just can’t stand to leave your side!”<\/p>\n
\n“No way! You said you were only coming part of the way. That’s why I let you bring Altenna along. Look at her sleeping on your lap. She’s only 3 years old! What would you do if we were suddenly attacked!?”<\/p>\n
\n“I’ll keep her safe with me!”<\/p>\n
\n“I would have never brought you along in the first place had I known your intentions!”<\/p>\n
\n“But Altenna wouldn’t stop crying… I (sob..) had to bring her! But you’re right… You’re right. I’ll go back.”<\/p>\n
\n“I’m sorry, Ethlin. I know how you feel, but you just gave birth to Leaf, as well. Our children need you. Look, Fin is in charge of Lenster. Please go back and wait for me.”<\/p>\n
\n“Okay, but let me stay with you a little longer… just a little. Please, Cuan.”<\/p>\n
\n“Well… okay, but keep it short.”<\/p>\n
\n“Heheh… Cuan has no clue we’re here. He’s got a woman with him, too. That’d be a mistake. Let’s bid a fine farewell to Lenster’s Lance Ritter! The desert’s hinderin’ their movement. No way they can put up a fight here! Let’s move! The future of Thracia is in our grasp!”<\/p>\n
\n“What!? Thracia’s Dragon Knights!! Argh… No! Trabant’s followed us! Ethlin!! Get out of here! We can’t put up any kind of fight in the desert!”<\/p>\n
\n“But… but what about you?”<\/p>\n
\n“Ethlin, they’re like a pack of hyenas. They’ll show no compassion for a child! Thracia has been after our country for quite a while. I left half of our military behind with Fin in case of a surprise attack by Thracia. But I never dreamed they’d come after us… I’ve made a grave miscalculation!”<\/p>\n
\n“Cuan, don’t give up yet. We can take ’em if we fight together! Now let’s do this!”<\/p>\n
\n“Ethlin… thank you!”<\/p>\n
\n“Lord Langobalt was killed, was he?”<\/p>\n
\n“Alvis! Now are we going to do!? You’re the one who said Sigurd wouldn’t pose any problems! You KNEW Langobalt and I sent most of our military off with our sons to subdue other areas. You’ve explicitly gone against your word!”<\/p>\n
\n“Lord Leptor, calm down a second. I already have Velthomer troops positioned in the Yied Desert. And Thracia’s mercenaries should be here shortly. Leptor, as long as you and I engage our armies together, the rebels WILL fall.”<\/p>\n
\n“Alvis, you better be right this time. You can have the throne for all I care. But you best not forget about us once you become king.”<\/p>\n
\n“Don’t worry. When this war is finished, your family will take Agustria. And the Dozel family will take Isaac. Rest assured. Those countries are rightfully yours.”<\/p>\n
\n“Well, alright then. We’ll take on the rebels with all we’ve got.”<\/p>\n
\n“Hmhmhm… Lord Alvis, I see things are proceeding smoothly.”<\/p>\n
\n“Manfroy? How many times have I told you not to show yourself around here!? All members of your Lopt Sect must stay completely hidden until I’ve taken power!”<\/p>\n
\n“Yes. You’re too weak to admit our presence, and you let that greedy Leptor and Langobalt run all over you!The original plan was to dispose of those two once they proved useless and work through their sons instead!”<\/p>\n
\n“Hmph… Manfroy, I’ll say this once and only once, so listen good. I haven’t the slightest intention of rebuilding your Lopt Empire. I have no problem with your Lopt Sect existing, but I’m not leaving the world in the hands of the Dark Lord. You follow!? I don’t care if I have the Lopt Clan’s blood in me. I have Saint Maira’s blood and he fought for the good of the people. The Fire God Fala is also one of my ancestors. I will use my power to create a world which is free of prejudice. One where all peoples can live without fear of repression! Of course, Sigurd knows way too much. Consider him a sacrifice to the greater good.”<\/p>\n
\n“Hohoho… I assume that greater good includes Diadora as well! Lord Alvis, you’re afraid, aren’t you. Afraid her memories may be restored!”<\/p>\n
\n“Enough, Manfroy! We-are-in-love. And no one’s going to get in our way!”<\/p>\n
\n“Hmhmhm… Well, the two of you need to get busy and bear a son. That child is certain to become a magnificent king! Heeheehee…”<\/p>\n
\n“The rebels have shown up? Hmhm… Just a little closer for a good dose of Meteo! This desert can be their grave!”<\/p>\nEthlin Is Killed (Cuan Is Still Alive)<\/h3>\n
\n“The woman brought a child with her, did she? Ahh… Cuan’s daughter. This is gettin’ good! You tell ‘im to hand over the Gayborg, otherwise the little girl gets it. Heh heh… Cuan, whatcha gonna do?”<\/p>\n
\n“No! Altenna… Ethlin… Argh!! So this is as far as I get… He can have the damn Gae Bolg, but he better not lay a finger on Altenna!”<\/p>\n
\n“Cuan’s dead, is he? Good. Magorn, take our men up an’ raise some hell on Sigurd’s troops. There’s a nice reward on their heads, so don’t let a single one slip by ya.”<\/p>\n
\n“Yes sir. What shall we do with the child? She won’t stop crying, and… um… none of the men know quite how to handle a child. Should I off her?”<\/p>\n
\n“No, give her to me. I’m takin’ her an’ the Gayborg back to Thracia with me.”<\/p>\n
\n“This is unexpected. Why would you want to take her back to Thracia?”<\/p>\n
\n“Shut up! This ‘as got nothin’ t’do with ya! So keep yer trap shut.”<\/p>\n
\n“Ah, f, forgive me. I will… ah, lead the troops in pursuit of Sigurd then.”<\/p>\n
\n“Yeah, ya do that!”<\/p>\nEthlin Is Killed (Cuan Is Dead)<\/h3>\n
\n“The woman brought a child with her, did she? Ahh… Cuan’s daughter. This is gettin’ good! Hand her over. I’m takin’ her an’ the Gayborg back to Thracia with me.”<\/p>\n
\n“This is unexpected. Why would you want to take her back to Thracia?”<\/p>\n
\n“Shut up! This ‘as got nothin’ t’do with ya! So keep yer trap shut.”<\/p>\n
\n“Ah, f, forgive me. I will… ah, lead the troops in pursuit of Sigurd then.”<\/p>\n
\n“Yeah, ya do that!”<\/p>\nConquering Phinora<\/h3>\n
\n“So this is Phinora. Mmm… the motherland is not far. Oifey… Celice… I wonder how they’re doing…”<\/p>\n
\n“Welcome. You must be Sir Sigurd.”<\/p>\n
\n“Ahh, a Phinora elder I presume. Phinora is quite the oasis in this desert. It’s unfortunate your town got caught up in the middle of all this.”<\/p>\n
\n“Well, it can’t be helped. We just heard about another skirmish in the desert’s south end. I tell you, the world’s become a dangerous place.”<\/p>\n
\n“There was fighting in the south end, too? Who was that?”<\/p>\n
\n“According to our sources, Lenster’s lance knights were assaulted by Thracia’s Dragon Knights while coming north. Word is none of Lenster’s knights survived.”<\/p>\n
\n“…are you sure about that!?”<\/p>\n
\n“Pretty sure. I hear they had a little girl with them. The poor thing.”<\/p>\n
\n“That must be… Ethlin! And Cuan! No… For…forgive me!”<\/p>\n
\n“Lord Leptor, we’re counting on you.”<\/p>\n
\n“I know. I just wonder if Alvis really is going to back me up, and is not just sticking us out here to die.”<\/p>\n
\n“Alvis just put the finishing touches on his plan of attack. You’ve nothing to worry about.”<\/p>\n
\n“Hm… Well, I suppose I’ll have to trust him this time.”<\/p>\n
\n“Leptor, I have orders to assume Velthomer Castle’s defense. So you’ll excuse me.”<\/p>\n
\n“Hmhmhm! Good, that fool hasn’t caught on yet.”<\/p>\n
\n“Alright men! It’s just us until Alvis’ relief shows up. Don’t budge an inch until the enemy is well within range.”<\/p>\nGetting Near Leptor\u2019s Army<\/h3>\n
\n“Okay, let’s do this! Velthomer’s fire knights are backing us up. Now let’s crush the enemy!”<\/p>\n
\n“Lay in an attack on Leptor’s army according to plan. Kill every one of them. No one is to be spared!”<\/p>\n
\n“What!? Velthomer’s turned on us!? Argh… Alvis deceived me!”<\/p>\nTalking with Aida (Leptor Is Alive)<\/h3>\n
\n“This is no time to talk! Please find me after we’ve subdued Leptor.”<\/p>\nTalking with Aida (Leptor Is Dead)<\/h3>\n